Job Title: Front Line Manager (Logistics) | Location: Golborne (WA8 3GY)
Shift pattern: 4 on 4 off (2 days and 2 nights)
So what's it all about?
As our next Front Line Manager (Logistics), you'll be overseeing the Logistics and Warehouse operation while leading a team of colleagues on shift. You will be responsible for the day to day operation at the site and the fulfilment of customer requirements.
To excel in this role, you'll need to be someone with good interpersonal skills, able to work cross-functionally across different teams alongside an ability to adapt to different stakeholders internally and externally.
You’re not the type to be inflexible to change and unable to build relationships. The role isn’t a role where lots of change and turn around is required, you are joining a stable, well-established and well-performing team with an opportunity to play a part in the success of the team.
Working with a team of Warehouse and Logistics colleagues, you’ll be responsible for managing compliance ensuring drivers are in line with legislation, ensuring that Health & Safety processes are being followed correctly, and managing the day to day operations including; handover from the previous shift, shift briefing, rotas and staffing alongside any team management and employee relations requirements. In this role, you will work within a very close-knit team environment within an ever-changing, fast-paced environment.
As a Front Line Manager (Logistics) you would relish being responsible for the day-to-day operation, ensuring that customer requirements are fulfilled. This is a chance for you to join a well-established, close-knit team that works collaboratively and achieves impressive results. You would also be joining a team with a strong track record of service longevity.
You will be working less than half the year due to the fantastic shift pattern on offer.
The Key Requirements...
* Experience managing a team
* Experience managing employee relations matters such as; absence, sickness, grievances, disciplinaries, investigations and return to works
* Must have experience working in a Logistics or Warehouse environment
* Warehouse and transport system experience
We’ll provide you with opportunities to learn new skills, grow and develop and we aim to provide our colleagues with a job for life! We have many long-serving colleagues, some with over 30 years' experience with us. This opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a collaborative and friendly team environment.
Benefits baked in
All colleagues can choose from a wide range of benefits, here’s a top crust taster of what we offer:
* Competitive annual leave and flexibility where possible for a healthy work-life balance and recharge your batteries.
* Three levels of pension schemes to suit your needs.
* Aviva DigiCare+ Workplace App includes annual health checks, digital GP consultations, nutritional advice, and much more.
* Hovis Choice benefits platform for everyday savings, cashback and much more.
* Free on-site parking.
At Hovis, we believe in embracing diversity and creating a welcoming workplace for everyone. Whether you're applying for a job or already part of our team, we promise to treat you with fairness, respect, and dignity. You will be valued and included here at Hovis. Does this sound like the right environment for you? If so, we would love to hear from you.
To find out more about Hovis please visit our website and social media channels hovis.co.uk